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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.52, 1,703.60 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.52, 1,703.60 and 682.52 is: 941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.52 : 1,703.60 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.52/1,703.60 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.52x = 1,703.60 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.52x = 1,162,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,741.07/1,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.86

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